UCLA basketball coach Steve Alford released an apology this morning addressing concerns about his actions from when he was the coach of Iowa. Since Alford’s hiring, questions have arisen about his handling of a case in which one of his students was accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student. Read more...
Men's Basketball, Sports
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April 11, 12:49 pm
Steve Alford releases apology about handling of case at Iowa
Beach Volleyball, Sports
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April 11, 12:41 am
UCLA sand volleyball content with performance despite losses
UCLA’s sand volleyball team fell to the top two teams in the nation in back-to-back matches Wednesday. The No. 6 Bruins won only one of a combined 10 matches against the No. Read more...
Photo: After facing both of the nation’s top two teams, junior Meg Norton and the sand volleyball team emerged with only one win from the day’s 10 matches.
Sports, Women's Tennis
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April 11, 12:37 am
Sophomore tennis player resumes consistent play after injury
Kaitlin Ray’s finger made a world of difference in her appreciation of tennis. After being out for two months with a strained tendon in her right ring finger, the sophomore women’s tennis player conveyed her rejuvenated fervor for the game following her time recovering on the sidelines. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore Kaitlin Ray recently returned to UCLA women’s tennis after two months of recovering from injury and hopes to make an impact on the team.
Features, Gymnastics, Sports
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April 11, 12:32 am
The Show Goes On: UCLA gymnast Sophina DeJesus shines as a performer
At age 13, Sophina DeJesus faced a difficult decision. The last year had been a whirlwind of traveling the world in order to act and dance professionally. Read more...
Photo: Freshman gymnast Sophina DeJesus was a successful dancer and actress as a child, encouraged to pursue her talents by dance choreographer and actress Debbie Allen. She was on a children’s television show called “Hip Hop Harry,” and also appeared on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Maury.”
Softball, Sports
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April 11, 12:25 am
Softball remains confident ahead of series against Cal
If No. 21 UCLA softball (26-13, 3-9 Pac-12) is to turn its season around, it will have to do so against one of the top programs in the nation when the team takes on No. Read more...
Photo: Sophomore second baseman Gracie Goulder and the UCLA softball team are trying to turn their recent Pac-12 struggles around against the strong California team this weekend.
Men's Volleyball, Sports
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April 11, 12:21 am
Men’s volleyball dominates in wipeout of Pepperdine Waves
Junior outside hitter Robart Page pumped his fists in the air as he celebrated an emphatic block. Redshirt junior outside hitter Dane Worley came over and bumped him on the chest, sporting an ear-to-ear smile. Read more...
Photo: Junior outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga led all players with 16 kills in UCLA’s 3-0 win.
Football
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April 10, 4:29 pm
Coach Jim Mora talks UCLA’s return game
While UCLA’s punter remains a JUGS machine (meaning there is no scholarship punter on the team’s roster this spring) until punter Sean Covington of St. Petersburg (FL) High School arrives during fall camp, the UCLA coaching staff has a wealth of players to choose from in both kick and punt return scenarios. Read more...